Click over to Heddels to read my latest Ward Order Blank column: Duckbill Dynasty – the Cap We Want Back. Here are some of the photos of caps I collected during the research phase of writing this piece.
Tag: archival caps
October Knits
Fall sunshine has us ready for cooler temps and our new Archival Wool Cap (shot at our favorite Rock Creek Farm corn maze in Colorado). Pair your cap with an update of our Archival Zip Cardigan made from the same soft, sturdy merino wool. Stay tuned for the formal release of these cardigans next week. …
New – Archival Wool Cap
Introducing the Archival Wool Cap – cardigan knit in warm and sturdy merino wool. Stock up at $44 a cap. Made in USA. Inspired by traditional knit wool watch caps worn by fisherman, sailors and alpine climbers, our Wool Knit Cap is constructed in the USA of soft, 100% merino wool. It is constructed using …
Archival Caps for Fall
Field test an Archival wax or denim cap for Fall. It will quickly become your trusty, everyday cap – a warm and waterproof companion on rides, rainy commutes or early morning walks. All Archival caps are made in the USA of best quality materials. Our five panel Archival Trail Cap is made from a lightweight, …
Summer Bucket
As a summer baseball cap alternative, try the Archival Bucket Hat in 8 ounce waxed cotton or 11 ounce Japanese denim. This is our favorite hat for casual outings. Perfect for hiking, strolling or any fun activity outdoors. Four-panel crown and crushable brim protects from sun, rain and windburn. Handsome inside and out. Made in USA! Shop …
New Release – Archival Bucket Hat
Archival is pleased to announce the release of our new, four panel bucket hat. Drawing inspiration from historic bucket hat examples, we designed ours for warmer weather using a breathable and lightweight linen/cotton fabric. The Archival Bucket Hat is perfect for hiking, tennis or strolling to work. Available in navy and natural. For more information, …
Restock – Archival Knit Caps
We’ve restocked our 100% cotton, Archival Knit Caps in both solids and heathers. Find them via our Archival Web Shop.
Restock – Archival Knit Caps
We’ve just restocked our Archival Knit Caps in new colorways for the Fall. Caps are available in both heathered knits and solids. For more info visit the Archival Web shop.
Release – Archival Wool Cap
We just released a new Archival Wool Cap made for us in New York by Ideal Cap Co. If you are a longtime reader of the AC blog, you may remember my Cooperstown Cap Co lament. In 2010, Cooperstown announced their closure. At the time, Cooperstown was one of the few US companies producing …
From the archives – Freshman Dinks
From the Florida Memory Archives, here is a great snap of two FSU Freshman wearing their Freshman beanies. In the 1930s and 40s, college Freshman were often required to wear beanies or “dinks” during their first term on campus. After WWII, the tradition largely died out although you can still find archival images of Freshman …